Identifying barriers to implementation of local transport policy: An analysis of bus policy in Great Britain

McTigue, Clare; Monios, Jason; Rye, Tom

Abstract

This research aims to identify barriers to the implementation of local transport policy by exploring bus policy implementation in Great Britain. The methodology is based on an online survey with 56% of local authorities and follow-up interviews with 10 of those officers, analysed via a ten-point hybrid theory. The greatest challenges faced by local authorities included the availability of financial and staff resources, the existence of a clear policy document and inter-organisational communication. The relationship between setting policy objectives, selecting suitable measures to achieve those objectives, and setting and monitoring targets was identified as key to successful policy implementation.

Citation

McTigue, C., Monios, J., & Rye, T. (2017). Identifying barriers to implementation of local transport policy: An analysis of bus policy in Great Britain. Utilities Policy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2017.12.002

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 6, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Dec 11, 2017
• Publication Date: Dec 11, 2017
• Deposit Date: Dec 13, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 12, 2019
• Journal: Utilities Policy
• Print ISSN: 0957-1787
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2017.12.002
• Keywords: Transport policy; Implementation; Bus
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1018900
• Contract Date: Dec 15, 2017